Eleusis - by Karl Kerényi

Name: Eleusis - by Karl Kerényi (Hardcover)
Brand: Princeton University Press
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A landmark account of the Eleusinian Mysteries by one of the leading mythologists of the twentieth century The Sanctuary of Eleusis near Athens was the center of a religious cult that endured for nearly two thousand years and whose initiates came from all parts of the civilized world.
About the Author: Carl Kerényi (1897-1973) was a Hungarian scholar of classical philology and the history of religion.
304 Pages
Religion + Beliefs, Ancient

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A landmark account of the Eleusinian Mysteries by one of the leading mythologists of the twentieth century

The Sanctuary of Eleusis near Athens was the center of a religious cult that endured for nearly two thousand years and whose initiates came from all parts of the civilized world. In this classic work, Carl Kerényi examines the Mysteries of Eleusis from the standpoint not only of Greek myth but also of human nature. He reveals how the yearly autumnal mysteries were based on the ancient myth of Demeter's search for her ravished daughter Persephone, a search that he equates not only with woman's quest for completion but with every person's pursuit of identity. Drawing on archaeology, objects of art, and religious history, Kerényi explores what the mysteries may have been like for those who experienced them and suggests rich parallels with other mythologies.

About the Author

Carl Kerényi (1897-1973) was a Hungarian scholar of classical philology and the history of religion. He made significant contributions to the modern study of Greek mythology and collaborated with figures like C. G. Jung in exploring mythological archetypes.

Dimensions (Overall): 9.25 Inches (H) x 6.12 Inches (W)

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 304

Genre: Religion + Beliefs

Sub-Genre: Ancient

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Format: Hardcover

Author: Karl Kerényi

Language: English

Street Date: April 14, 2026

TCIN: 1006415357

UPC: 9780691281841

Item Number (DPCI): 247-34-1044

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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